The Forgetting Tree Audiobook

" Really 3.5 stars, good character development, it was just hard to read about characters I didn't necessarily like. Well-written and a good audio choice. "

" Overall, I have to say that I did like this book. It was a pretty good book that held my attention throughout the book. The characters in the book were interesting. It was a little sad how the mother in the book ignored her husband and two daughters after her son was killed. How manipulative the character Marie was as well. "

" I loved her first book and loved the cover - that's reason enough to try a book right? Well, this book just couldn't figure out how to link the various story lines or where it wanted to go or how to get there. One strange voodoo mama that really through a curve ball into the mix. And we just never went anywhere. Can't recommend this one. "

" While some passages were so beautifully, truthfully written I had to read them twice, I found the book very solemn and off-putting. I'm not against a depressing story, but the tone of this was just gray, and it didn't keep drawing me in. Does that make any sense? The story itself had me wondering about whether some of the characters would really respond/behave the way they were written, so at times it wasn't believeable, and I couldn't connect. I do buy into the idea that a person could want something so bad that is missing from their life, that if it presents itself, they will act irrationally to hold on to it, as was the case with the main character. I guess the bottom line is I can't recommend this one, but I did enjoy Tatjana Soli's last novel alot. "

" Huh. Didn't love it, didn't hate it. Proceed with caution and read a variety of reviews to make sure you want to invest your time. Having said that I'm looking forward to The Lotus Eaters and more books by Soli. "

" I agree with other reviews on this novel. It is beautifully written but I found it extremely difficult to believe that a smart strong character such as Claire would immediately become ensnared by a young woman she does not know. Also - how could a supposedly loving family and friends basically abandon their wife/mother to a virtual stranger and not see the decay taking over the ranch? These issues make it hard for me to see the story as believable. I would have to say my rating is probably a 2.5. "

" Compelling despite its length. Gorgeous prose. "

" I rate this book a 2.5 "

" This book is...pretty racist. Also boring and trite. Mostly racist, though. "

" Perfect to read in Southern California!!! Felt like I was living the setting. Complex feelings as a woman deals with breast cancer and an unimaginable personal loss. I liked the main character's ability to go out of the box. "

" The story was really good but I couldn't stand the main character, Claire. "

" Felt distanced from the characters ... no emotional ties. Style was odd somehow. Tragic events presented too soon before you could feel anything for those grieving. Repetitious ... "

" Disappointing read after liking The Lotus Eaters so much. Too little about the real Minna until the end of the novel, and an overload of bizarre events made the story lose appeal as it progressed. Wandered away from theme but came back and struck the reader with it too many times. "

" What a strange book. I felt compelled to finish it but at the end wondered why I did so. It was ok at best. "

" I am not sure why I finished this book, it annoyed me so much. Initially I liked it, and the characters, but as each part changed, I found there to be a disconnect in the plot, characters. "

" Story evoked mixed feelings. But good writing. "

" Interesting story and well written "